Cutting your cleaning time in half is more than just about hiring a part-time maid or vacuuming less. Eliminating some of your clutter will inevitably help. A few tips from the Clean-It Queen, Mary Ellen Pinkham, won't hurt either. Get on the road to freeing up time—and creating more sanity for yourself—with these helpful ideas.

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